ISLAMABAD: Following criticism over a proposed law related to official travel documents, a state minister has announced that the government will introduce stricter measures for the issuance of blue passports.
The minister said the revised policy is intended to ensure that official passports are issued only to individuals who meet clearly defined eligibility criteria and have a legitimate official requirement. The move comes after concerns were raised by lawmakers and the public regarding the scope of the proposed legislation.
According to the minister, the government is reviewing existing procedures to strengthen oversight, improve transparency, and prevent misuse of official travel documents. Officials say the updated framework will include tighter verification and enhanced administrative checks before a blue passport can be issued.
The government maintains that the revised measures are aimed at safeguarding the integrity of Pakistan’s official passport system while ensuring that only authorized individuals receive official travel documents. Further details of the new policy are expected to be announced after the review process is completed.
